Herb Basil Pesto
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Herb Basil Pesto
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Herbed Basil Pesto is a simple no cook sauce perfect for tossing with veggies, pasta or spooning over grilled meat.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil firmly packed
- 1 cup fresh herbs parsley, or spinach, firmly packed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or romano cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts walnuts or almonds
- 1 clove garlic quartered
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
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Instructions
- Place the herbs in a food processor. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the oil and blend into a paste.
- Gradually add the remaining ingredients in order scraping as needed. Blend until smooth.
Notes
- Any leftover pesto can be either refrigerated for a few days. Or alternatively you can freeze in small portions for future use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
152
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
1005IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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